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Western Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong has spurned interest from rival AFL clubs to sign a new deal with the 2016 premiers. Max Kepler Jersey .Gold Coast and Collingwood were keen to lure the 23-year-old, but he will remain at Whitten Oval until the end of the 2018 season after signing a two-year contract extension.The move ends a tumultuous period for Jong, who made headlines in July when his clandestine meeting with the Magpies, including a tour of their facilities, was made public.Jong kept his place in the Bulldogs senior team despite the embarrassing episode but he suffered a broken collarbone in the first week of the finals.In his first game back from the injury, he won the Norm Goss Medal for best afield in Footscrays VFL grand final win, but couldnt force his way into the Bulldogs grand final side.That omission intensified speculation about his playing future before Fridays announcement.There are a number of factors I considered before signing and in the end it was quite obvious that the things I was looking for were right in front of me, Jong said.I have the best chance of improving my football here, but also to play with this group of players, and under this group of coaches, is everything I could ask for.Im just so proud to be a Western Bulldogs player and look forward to playing a part in its growth into the future.Jong played some of the best football of his 39-game career in a roller coaster season, with his signing a boost for Luke Beveridges imposing midfield group.Jongy has shown improvement year on year since being drafted in 2011 as a rookie, but in particular his second half to this year was outstanding, Dogs list manager Jason McCartney said.He is everything well look for in a player in terms of his character and work ethic and for Lin to sign for a further two years is just a great result for the club. 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MIAMI -- Clayton Richard hopes his third time as a San Diego Padres starter will result in the charm of a victory Saturday night.In his second go-round with the Padres after one and a half seasons as a reliever with the Chicago Cubs, Richard will start the Padres second game of their series against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park.Since returning to the Padres as a free agent Aug. 6, the left-hander made two relief appearance appearances before joining the rotation Aug. 14. Richard has made two quality starts, allowing two earned runs, five hits in 11 innings but was tagged with two losses.You dont know what comes along in baseball but Ill be prepared for whatever comes my way, Richard said of his different pitching roles.Richard, 32, was part of the Padres rotation during a 4 1/2 stretch that ended in 2013. He had a 40-39 record before a shoulder injury forced him to miss the 2014 season.With the Padres languishing in last in the NL East, Richard, 32, could become a dependable veteran in a rotation that already has experienced the departures of James Shields and Andrew Cashner in 2016 and lost opening day starter Tyson Ross to a shoulder injury in April.Richards scheduled start on Saturday will allow Marlins manager Don Mattingly to give recently acquired Jeff Francoeur another appearance in the lineup.Francoeur was slated to platoon in right field with Ichiro Suzuki againsst left-handers during injured slugger Giancarlo Stantons absence but Mattingly started him Friday, when Miami faced right-hander Jarred Cosart. Byron Buxton Jersey. Mattingly said Suzuki, 42, needed a break after starting 10 of 11 games since Stanton suffered a groin injury on Aug. 13.Acquired from the Atlanta Braves in a three-team trade on Wednesday, Francoeur is eager to help the NL Wild Card contending Marlins.It means a lot to come to a place where -- A, they want you but B, when youre in the pennant race, Francoeur said. Theres nothing better than that. Thats why you play.Francoeur joins a roster with limited post-season experience. A veteran of eight major league clubs, Francoeur had post-season stints with the Braves in 2005 and the Texas Rangers in 2010.The Marlins playoff drought extends to their second World Series championship in 2003. Suzuki, 2B Dee Gordon, closer Fernando Rodney and Martin Prado are the only notable Marlins with post-season experience.Encouraged by his recent outing against Pittsburgh, the Marlins will start right-hander Jose Urena against the Padres on Saturday. Urena was the winning pitcher, lasting six innings, allowing two runs and four hits as the Marlins finished a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 21. ' ' '
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